Seared Scallops with Farmers' Market Salad

Seared Scallops with Farmers' Market Salad
For $1.87 per serving, this recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 119 calories, 4g of protein, and 5g of fat. This recipe serves 4. If you have sea scallops, basil, tomato, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

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Combine tomato, basil, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; toss gently.
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Heat a large cast-iron or heavy skillet over high heat.
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Add oil to pan, swirling to coat. Pat scallops dry with paper towels; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
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Add scallops to pan; cook 2 minutes or until browned. Turn scallops; cook 2 minutes or until done.
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Remove scallops from pan; keep warm. Coat pan with cooking spray.
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Add corn to pan; saut 2 minutes or until lightly browned.
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Add to tomato mixture; toss gently.
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Serve salad with scallops.
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Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir

Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Pinot Noir are great choices for Scallops. Chardonnay and chenin blanc are great matches for grilled or seared scallops. If your scallops are being matched with bacon or other cured meats, try a lightly chilled pinot noir. The Foley Estate Winery Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay with a 4.3 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 27 dollars per bottle.
Foley Estate Winery Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay
Foley Estate Winery Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay
Rancho Santa Rosa Vineyard was originally conceived as individual micro-vineyards delineated into 59 unique blocks based upon soil, exposure, elevation, grade, rootstock and clone. Rancho Santa Rosa produces remarkably rich and silky wines.
DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score17
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